Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1-607

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
(a) The governing body of a county or municipality may establish and maintain any property owned or leased by the county or municipality for use as a park or recreational facility.

(b) In accordance with applicable law, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipality may acquire or lease any property inside or outside its corporate limits for use as a park or recreational facility.

(c) This subtitle does not grant or restrict the power of condemnation.